Motherland fans searching for a new binge-worthy comedy drama have been urged to try Trying, an Apple TV series starring real-life couple Rafe Spall and Esther Smith. The show follows Jason and Nikki as they navigate an adoption journey after a heartbreaking infertility diagnosis, blending humour with poignant moments.
Critics have praised the series, which holds a 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Pamela Powell of Reel Honest Reviews called it a 'one of a kind show' with 'smart, succinct, and creative writing', while The Observer's Euan Ferguson noted it is 'funny, genuinely, with some very good lines'. Anne Brodie described it as 'delightfully funny, wry and honest' and 'highly addictive'.
The chemistry between Spall and Smith has been widely lauded. Lucy Mangan of The Guardian highlighted the 'genuinely loving, intimate banter' between the couple, and Nick Allen from RoberEbert.com praised their 'winning chemistry'. Viewers have echoed these sentiments, with one calling the show 'absolutely fantastic' and another describing it as a 'healing series'.
On Reddit, a Motherland fan asked for similar shows, and Trying was quickly recommended as an alternative. One viewer said it 'has some of a similar vibe to Motherland and Breeders'. All four seasons of Trying are now streaming on Apple TV.
